The fest will offer kids' activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Courthouse Square. Kids will have the chance to play festival-themed games like “Pin the Tail on the Rougarou,” a bean bag toss called the “Lutin Toss” and a Frisbee throw called “Feed the Rougarou.”

Kids will also have the chance to get their faces painted, create their own masks or hunt for treasure.

Game tickets cost $1 and most games require one ticket.

When the sun begins to set, the United Houma Nation will screen the Disney film “Hocus Pocus” in Memorial Park across from the Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum. The movie is set to start about 6:30 p.m.

“That's just going to add another element to the festival,” Foret said. “It's just one more thing people can do at Rougarou Fest.”

There will be a costume contest at 5 p.m. Registration will be from 4 to 4:45 p.m. near the main stage.

Categories include funniest, scariest, most creative and best pet costume, among others. Chauz will announce the winner at 6 p.m.

Another addition to this year's festivities is a collection of giant puppets at the fest's Krewe Ga Rou parade at 7 p.m.

The alligator, skeleton and Rougarou puppets are made from PVC pipe, chicken wire and fabric.

Foret said he thinks the puppets will add even more creativity to the parade of wagons, go-carts and riding lawn mowers.

“They're just beautiful,” he said. “They're really looking great.”

The Rougarou himself will make an appearance at the parade.

Thomas Kreamer, who will dress as the Rougarou, said it takes an hour and a half to two hours to get his makeup just right.

“I love Halloween,” he said. “I wait all year for this one month.”

Aside from his love of all things scary, Kreamer said he enjoys the festival's family-friendly atmosphere.

“That's what this is all about,” he said. “It's all about family fun. If you're not trying to have fun, you better stay home.”

The Rougarou will throw candy and toys from his truck during the parade, but he said the ride won't be all fun and games.

“I scare them a little too,” Kreamer said with a wink. “I know how to get the bad ones.”

Farther down the parade route, a crew of zombies will move slowly down the street and perform a choreographed dance to Michael Jackson's “Thriller.”

One of those zombies will be Shannon Eaton, a teacher at Terrebonne High School.

Eaton said she participated in the parade last year. She loved it so much, she had to come back for seconds.

The zombies have been meeting to practice the dance every week for the past few months. Eaton said she's excited to get her makeup done and perform for the crowd.

<p>Prepare for a day and night of fright, food and family fun.</p><p>The second annual Rougarou Fest will go on from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.</p><p>The festival raises money and promotes awareness for the Houma-based South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center, a nonprofit organization that focuses on coastal land loss.</p><p>Jonathan Foret, Discovery Center director, said the festival gives local organizations a chance to educate the public about the issues.</p><p>“It's important to bring it all back home to the mission,” he said. “It's about the challenges we face with coastal land loss.”</p><p>The festival uses the Rougarou, a mythical werewolf that lives in the swamp, to represent all the animals affected by the disappearing coast.</p><p>“The Rougarou may not have a place to live very soon,” he said. “And neither will we.”</p><p>Foret said he hopes to see more people in costume this year. </p><p>This year Lafayette-based comedian Nonk Chauz will emcee the event, introducing performers such as Rebirth Brass Band and Autumn High and announcing activities at the fest.</p><p>The comedian is known for his YouTube videos focusing on Cajun culture. He also created an anthem for the New Orleans Saints called “Who Dat Nation” earlier this year.</p><p>“I'm really excited,” Foret said. “I think that's going to be a great addition.”</p><p>The fest will offer kids' activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Courthouse Square. Kids will have the chance to play festival-themed games like “Pin the Tail on the Rougarou,” a bean bag toss called the “Lutin Toss” and a Frisbee throw called “Feed the Rougarou.”</p><p>Kids will also have the chance to get their faces painted, create their own masks or hunt for treasure.</p><p>Game tickets cost $1 and most games require one ticket.</p><p>When the sun begins to set, the United Houma Nation will screen the Disney film “Hocus Pocus” in Memorial Park across from the Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum. The movie is set to start about 6:30 p.m. </p><p>“That's just going to add another element to the festival,” Foret said. “It's just one more thing people can do at Rougarou Fest.”</p><p>There will be a costume contest at 5 p.m. Registration will be from 4 to 4:45 p.m. near the main stage. </p><p>Categories include funniest, scariest, most creative and best pet costume, among others. Chauz will announce the winner at 6 p.m.</p><p>Another addition to this year's festivities is a collection of giant puppets at the fest's Krewe Ga Rou parade at 7 p.m.</p><p>The alligator, skeleton and Rougarou puppets are made from PVC pipe, chicken wire and fabric. </p><p>Foret said he thinks the puppets will add even more creativity to the parade of wagons, go-carts and riding lawn mowers.</p><p>“They're just beautiful,” he said. “They're really looking great.”</p><p>The Rougarou himself will make an appearance at the parade.</p><p>Thomas Kreamer, who will dress as the Rougarou, said it takes an hour and a half to two hours to get his makeup just right.</p><p>“I love Halloween,” he said. “I wait all year for this one month.”</p><p>Aside from his love of all things scary, Kreamer said he enjoys the festival's family-friendly atmosphere.</p><p>“That's what this is all about,” he said. “It's all about family fun. If you're not trying to have fun, you better stay home.”</p><p>The Rougarou will throw candy and toys from his truck during the parade, but he said the ride won't be all fun and games.</p><p>“I scare them a little too,” Kreamer said with a wink. “I know how to get the bad ones.”</p><p>Farther down the parade route, a crew of zombies will move slowly down the street and perform a choreographed dance to Michael Jackson's “Thriller.”</p><p>One of those zombies will be Shannon Eaton, a teacher at Terrebonne High School.</p><p>Eaton said she participated in the parade last year. She loved it so much, she had to come back for seconds.</p><p>The zombies have been meeting to practice the dance every week for the past few months. Eaton said she's excited to get her makeup done and perform for the crowd.</p><p>“I love scaring my students,” she said. “They know where I'll be.”</p>